Chapter 81: The Headmasters Invitation

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Ye Chong exited the modification workshop, and immediately saw a middle-aged man standing beside Yang An. Ye Chong couldnt help but wear a guarded expression. Little did he know that the outside world was already stirred up by his appearance! The entirety of Blue Ocean Academys students knew that, as was tradition, a talent like him would be invited to join the Academy! Everyone was interested in knowing whether their beloved headmaster was up to the task!

Ye Chongs performance earlier exceeded even the average teachers. The students of Blue Ocean Academy were all of the arrogant and egotistical sort, but when faced with someone truly capable, they would have genuine respect for the person.

Ye Chong had impressed this cohort with his remarkable skills!

He knew right away that the unfamiliar middle-aged man before him had waited on him for quite some time. His big belly coupled with a formal outfit made him look like an extraordinary person. However, that was not Ye Chongs first impression! The mans hands were flabby and smooth, showing no signs of training. His body shape was thoroughly imbalanced, with deplorable physical abilities. Ye Chong was certain that he could defeat the man within two seconds. The mans eyes were calm, seemingly without hostility.

Ye Chong completed his mental assessment of the man almost instantly.

It was after that that Ye Chong noticed other particulars, such as the lack of any facial hair and the mans graceful demeanour. He kept a smile on his face, giving the impression of a gentle and amiable person. Ye Chong did not loosen up despite of those facts. Yang An seemed to be extra courteous before the middle-aged man.

Ye Chong looked at the other party coldly, unwilling to make first contact.

The middle-aged man laughed and offered his hand, "How do you do, Im Blue Ocean Academys headmaster, Lan Youming, a pleasure to meet you!"

Ye Chong stared at the headmasters right hand guardedly. "Whats with the hand?" Ye Chong stared back at Headmaster Lan, fully alert!

Shang could not bear it any longer, and spoke inside Ye Chongs mind. "Idiot, thats etiquette! Dont you know etiquette? Heavens, what has Mu been teaching you all this while? Does he intend for you to be a wild animal? Poor Ye!"

"Etiquette?" Ye Chong asked in his mind, thoroughly confused. "Thats way too dangerous, what if the enemy suddenly attacked?"

Shang spoke with great frustration, "Heavens, Ye, you have to change your mindset. Theyre humans, not wild beasts! Humans wouldnt attack each other for no reason! Hmm, quick, shake his hand, if you ignore someone whos offered their hand, its an extremely rude behaviour."

"Hmm, right, thats it, just shake gently. If you want to express good will, just apply a little more force. Heavens! Ye, hes not a wild animal! How can you be use so much force on him?" Shang was exasperated.

Headmaster Lan dreadfully howled as Ye Chongs hand clamped tightly on his right hand like a pair of pincers. He could even hear bones softly cracking from his right hand, and felt that he could faint at any moment! Upon hearing Shangs words, Ye Chong retracted his right hand, swift as lightning. Headmaster Lan could no longer stand the pain, as he cradled his right hand and panted heavily, and lost his initial composure.

Ye Chong defended himself, aggrieved at the encounter. "I wasnt holding him too tight!"

Shang gave a helpless assessment of the situation, "You are inhuman!"

Yang An stared stupefied at the scene before him, his mind stalled completely!

Ye Chong and Yang An both watched as Headmaster Lan jumped around in pain. Ye Chong was surprised - while Headmaster Lan was plump, his current series of actions showed unusual agility.

"You should apologize now, since your mistake has led to another persons being harmed. Thats right, you should apologize now!"

"Apologize? My mistake? But I didnt do anything wrong!" Ye Chong was at a loss, and added, "He seemed to be too weak, and his retaliation skills are absurd!" Ye Chong provided his professional opinion.

Shang felt like jumping off a cliff. "No matter what, you should apologize first!"

Ye Chong was alright with that. "If you insist, then sure!" Ye Chong usually obeyed Mus requests; Shangs, however, were only agreed to when he thought they were not too extraordinary. For Ye Chong, Shang was far worse than Mus reasoning!

However, an apology did not seem to cost him much!

Ye Chong apologized to Headmaster Lan without his heart into it. "Im very sorry, I did not expect you to be so weak, my apologies!" Ye Chongs ridiculous apology did not sound like one at all.

"You call that an apology?" Shang asked.

"Of course!" Ye Chong was certain of it.

"I think it sounds more like a victors speech!" Shang countered.

"Mm, whats the difference?" Ye Chong said, after a moments thought.

Shang stopped speaking and raised his white flag!

From the side, Yang An saw a bruise forming on Headmaster Lans hand, and could not suppress the chill from within him. He decided then and there to never have any physical contact with Ye Chong.

Headmaster Lan seemed to finally feel better, and even managed to force a smile. "Its no problem, no problem at all, whod imagine Mr Ye here to be so strong! As expected, Mr Ye is blessed with great raw talent. To have such high achievements at such a young age, how impressive!"

Ye Chong stared at Headmaster Lan silently, making Headmaster Lan feel a little awkward.

Shang could not stand the situation and offered, "Ye, when someone is done speaking, it is best if you can return the courtesy, or the conversation will become very awkward!"

Ye Chong replied point-blank, "But his words all seemed meaningless!"

"Er Just ignore me!" Shang returned to his space.

Headmaster Lan seemed to realise that Ye Chong was not suited for this kind of conversation, and immediately switched his tact. "Mr Ye, Id like to invite you to become a teacher at our Blue Ocean Academy! What do you say?"

Standing at the side, Yang An stared with bulging eyes, gaping at the two! "Sir, are you sure? Blue Ocean Academys teacher?" Ye Chong may not understand, but Yang An, who had grown up in Blue Ocean, knew that all teachers of Blue Ocean Academy are prestigious in the eyes of Blue Ocean citizens, and that Blue Ocean Academy was a possible gateway for one to enter upper class society. As for the academys teachers, they were already members of the upper class society. The Blue Ocean Academys teachers have all made their name, and the only teacher in the academy below the age of thirty was Rui Su. At least Rui Su was twenty five, but Ye Chong was only twenty! For someone at his age, even if he was a student in the Blue Ocean Academy, he could only be one of the lower level students.

"Being a teacher? Thats ludicrous!" Yang An thought as he looked at Ye Chong oddly, "This guys a monster!"

Headmaster Lan explained his decision, "Mr Yes missile shaped mech has a body structure that improves aerodynamic flow, and expressed Mr Yes great understanding of the physics involved. All the teachers in our academy felt that you are capable enough to work as a teacher of the academy. Besides, I have asked for advice from the twelve judges, and they unanimously agreed that Mr.Ye is absolutely qualified for the job. Moreover, Mr Yes exceptional modification skills, comparable to the work of expert mod technicians, are something we greatly appreciate! Of course, before Mr Ye began working for us, wed still like to conduct a necessary test for Mr Ye. However, this is only one of the standard procedures, I believe, with Mr Yes abilities, this test should not be a problem!"

Yang An stared in a daze at Ye Chong, desperately trying to understand the situation. He had been guarding outside ever since Ye Chong entered the workshop, and did not have time to watch the competitions live broadcast. Hence, he was completely ignorant of Ye Chongs stirring actions. He was already baffled when the headmaster had asked all sorts of things about Ye Chong! He did not imagine that the truth to be something like this!

"Of course, Mr Ye, please do not worry about your terms of employment. Compared to other first class academies in the five main galaxies, the terms of employment in our academy is definitely first class! Not only will we offer a high salary, we will also provide full support for Mr Yes research projects! Besides, our academy is home to many great instructors, if Mr Ye would join us, youll find that the academic atmosphere here is excellent, the teachers exchange ideas amongst themselves frequently. I believe this would be beneficial push for Mr Yes future advancement!

"Should Mr Ye have any requests, please let us know, well do our best to sort things out for you! We, the Blue Ocean Academy, sincerely invite you to join us!"

Ye Chong was not really listening to Headmaster Lans words, since he was speaking to Shang.

Shang had popped out again when Headmaster Lan offered a job for Ye Chong. The mech was very excited. "Hey, Ye, just say yes! Blue Ocean Academys teachers are all treated well!" Shang clicked his tongue, "In comes the money when you join the Blue Ocean Academy! I cant believe even someone of your standard would be scouted by the Blue Ocean Academy Thats gold zuan for us!"

Ye Chong disagreed. "Nope, Im leaving, whos going to make the noodles for Grandpa Qians shop?"

Shang gave that a thought. "Thats true! But if you join the Blue Ocean Academy, your monthly salary is definitely way more than when working at Grandpa Qians shop! You can allocate a portion of the money for Grandpa Qian, so he can enjoy his later years and does not need to work anymore!"

Ye Chong felt otherwise. "While I may not understand it, but I know Grandpa Qian does not think of money as his highest priority! Its not a problem about money!"

"Mm, a problem with the noodles then, right, doesnt Grandpa Qian have an automatic noodle making machine?" Shang asked.

"He does! But the noodles coming out that machine are gross!" Ye Chong replied.

Shang grew excited as he spoke, "So, if we can improve the automatic noodle making machine, er, maybe with some modifications, and take into account the various factors involved when you make the noodles yourself, Im sure the machine can churn out noodles that taste as good as the ones you make!"

Ye Chong pondered over it, thought it feasible, and grew excited too. "Youre right, Shang, thats a wonderful idea! We have to try it out when we get back!" Ye Chong felt like leaving for home right then.

"But, Ye, we dont have any equipment, or materials, all these costs zuan! Without these things, well never be able to complete the task." Shang spoke as if afflicted.

Ye Chong was also vexed. "Yeah! Thats a real problem, and I dont think those things come cheap!"

"Hmm, thats true, however, its not that theres nothing we can do about it!" Shang replied in a queer tone.